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Re:60% of home compostable plastic doesn’t fully break down,... by Gigachad on Saturday November 05, 2022 @03:03AM (#33478729)
It’s not because that’s how all paper products are waterproofed.
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Re:60% of home compostable plastic doesn’t fully break down,... by hgomersall on Saturday November 05, 2022 @03:28AM (#33478844)
No, often a PLA lining is used e.g. https://www.vegware.com/uk-en/catalogue/single_wall_cups/
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